Consider yourself lucky that you're even reading this article right now.

I started as a virtual spring intern in December 2020 (no winter break for me) and it's been great! I'm pushing myself outside of my comfort zone, learning so much, and becoming a real-life published journalist! Woohoo!

The workload was perfect until the semester started. I'm taking 17 credit hours and am actively involved in many student organizations as well as my internship.

Now, I let myself shower as a reward for getting things done.

My days are busy but productive. I've learned to prioritize and make better use of my time (although it seems there's not enough of it.)

Here is a rundown of a Monday in the life of Cristina Formichelli: Student Intern Extraordinaire.

Pretty busy, huh? Notice how I didn't say shower anywhere in here, get any exercise, or call my poor mother. Yeah, not ideal.

However, I'm being productive in 2021. Taking advantage of what the pandemic has to offer me during this interesting time. My internship is not based in my college town, so that's good for me that it's virtual!

I'm also learning how long things usually take me and do little things that aren't due very soon to still be productive while procrastinating what needs to be done. Productive procrastination! How can you even call it procrastinating?

Anyways, I've been writing this for too long and need to move onto my other mountain of things to do. Good luck with your semester, and remember to take a step away from your mental health if you need it!